Most of the “taboos” for mature brides wedding attire no longer exist. Wedding etiquette guidelines have changed dramatically over the years. You can wear whatever colors you like and any style of bridal gown you want.
Continue reading...23. May 2009
Starting is always the hardest thing to do and trying on your first wedding dress is one of the most nerve wracking experiences for most brides to be. Most brides have a picture in their head of what they think they want. Sometimes this really CAN be the dress of her dreams but a lot [...]
Continue reading...19. February 2009
Wedding etiquette has loosened up considerably. Still, the “I do’s” are too often preceded by “Oh, no, they didn’t!” We consulted two St. Louis etiquette experts, Maria Everding of the Etiquette Institute and Melenie Broyles of Etiquette St. Louis, to help couples and guests avoid the worst wedding faux pas.
Continue reading...15. February 2009
We want you to understand exactly what you’re buying when shopping for your diamond. The standards for diamond grading have helped consumers make educated diamond buying decisions for over 50 years. Understand D-to-Z color-grading scale, Flawless-to-I3 clarity-grading scale, and Excellent-to-Poor cut-grading scale are all recognized by gem and jewelry professionals everywhere.
Continue reading...10. February 2009
Planning an environmentally friendly wedding is no longer just a trend, but something many brides and grooms are trying to achieve. We asked Mireya Navarro, author of Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-friendly Celebration and environmental writer for The New York Times, how couples can have an eco-chic wedding. Here she tackles some common misconceptions about [...]
Continue reading...9. February 2009
In this economy, the sentimental value of a ring has to be weighed against the very real-world value of diamonds and gold that’s selling for more than $900 a troy ounce. Beyond the brisk online ring trade, business is booming at consignment shops, gold dealers and pawnshops, too.
Continue reading...5. February 2009
Knowing how to dress for a wedding reception is important. If you’re dressed too fancy or not fancy enough, you’re going to stand out like a sore thumb. That’s not the kind of lasting impression you want to leave on your fellow guests or the happy couple. Unless you’re the bride or groom, it pays [...]
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4. June 2009
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